Stephen Cooper
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www.linkedin.com/in/stephencooperit/
CAREER SUMMARY
Project Manager and Business Analyst focused on designing and managing
projects in software and database development, waterfall and agile SDLC.
Experience using Visual Studio, ASP, Jscript, HTML, CSS, SQL. B.S. in
Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Systems and PMP
certification.
SIGNIFICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Project PMP Certification 2013 - 2016 from Project Management Institute
Management (PMI.org).
Proficient in the use of MS Project, and other groupware.
Extensive experience with meeting facilitation and requirements
definition, including white-boarding, use-cases, brainstorming and
JAD.
Experience developing projects in Document Management, Electronic
Billing, Workflow Management, Telecom Billing, Product Delivery
Sequencing, Audio Content Development, Online Surveys, Online
Training, and Website Internals.
Business Experienced business case and SOW developer.
Analysis Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Access, Visio, Powerpoint.
UML class, package, deployment, use case, timing and sequence diagrams
experience.
Software Agile and waterfall SDLC experience.
Development MS Visual Studio, C languages, Jscript, VB, HTML, CSS, SQL experience.
Very effective at working with technical staff, e.g. programmers, DB
admins, SMEs.
Experience with Access, SQL Server, and Oracle databases and Big Data
schemas.
Education and BS. Mathematics/Computer Science/Information Systems
Training Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
EXPERIENCE
IN-FOCUS COMMUNICATIONS, Atlanta, GA Feb. 2010 -
Dec. 2012
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Designed and managed web development projects to client acceptance and
successful closure. Developed project management plans including schedule
and budget baselines, and subsidiary plans. Full responsibility for
developing specifications with key client stakeholders including leading
whiteboard and use case sessions, and developing structural and behavioral
diagrams. Led and managed code review and testing. Full responsibility
for meeting schedule deadlines and achieving client final acceptance while
staying within contract budgets.
. Developed an online video training website, including user tracking and
testing.
. Re-developed an e-commerce website, including shopping cart and credit
card processing.
. Hired and led experienced developers using MS Visual Studio IDE, Jscript,
HTML, CSS, SQL Server database, Windows 2008.
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SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA, INC., Atlanta, GA Jun. 2005 -
Dec. 2009
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Led implementation of enterprise level document management system and e-
billing system.
. Built ROI spreadsheet models to validate the business case.
. Developed project management plans for acquisition, installation,
implementation and training.
. Developed system requirements documentation and published RFPs to
potential vendors.
. Selected software vendors and managed contract terms and conditions, and
documented SLAs.
. Installed, tested and validated software functionality.
. Developed and conducted additional, site-specific end-user documentation
and training.
LMR, INC., Atlanta, GA Jun. 2000 -
Jun. 2005
Business Owner / Audio Engineer
Designed, developed, and managed an audio content recording and engineering
business.
. Developed the business plan and acquired funding.
. Fully responsible for daily operations including budgeting,
scheduling, and promotions.
MCI WORLDCOM, INC., Atlanta, GA Jan. 2000 -
Jun. 2000
Analyst / Database Developer / Programmer
Lead developer of a contract implementation tracking and management system
using agile methodology.
. Nationwide product rollout at 3 weeks - weekly enhancement iterations for
ensuing 4 months.
. Developed in VB, SQL, components in MS Excel, Access, Outlook, SQL
Server, and Oracle 8.
MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., Atlanta, GA Sep. 1994 -
Sep. 1999
Project Manager / Analyst / Database Developer / Programmer
Project manager and lead developer of 4-person development team responsible
for designing and coding telecom billing software modules billing tariff
telecom network usage in excess of $100,000,000 per month.
. Responsible for the full waterfall SDLC, including developing schedule
and risk management plans.
. Designed and programmed n-tier client-server software applications
using MS Visual Studio languages.
EDUCATION/ RELATED TRAINING
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information
Systems
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Project Management Professional - PMP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE